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Plays ‘n’ Chips

Broadstone Players ever popular Plays n Chips production is not far away! Audiences sit around tables, watch three one-act plays, enjoy a hot supper in the first interval and a raffle in the second interval. This Broadstone tradition has now been going for well over 30 years. This year’s dates are Friday 4th, Saturday 5th, Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September at 7.30pm. A hot supper with the choice of cod, sausage or vegetarian Quorn nuggets and chips is included in the price of £16. There will also be a matinee performance on Saturday 5th September at 2.15pm where a

Audition Notice: Lucky Numbers

New Forest Players have held auditions for their October production of ‘Lucky Numbers’, but still need two actors. Rehearsals start in August 2026 The actors need to be aged 20 to 30 years of age, and stage experience is not essential. All our productions are at Ballard School PAC in New Milton. If interested then text or ring the Director, Len Reid, on 07931 414253 or look on our website www.newforestplayers.com

All over lovely and easy access (for the boys)

Sturminster Newton Amateur Dramatics Society presents All Over Lovely & Easy Access (For the Boys) Two striking and uncompromising works by Claire Dowie come together in a bold, immersive double bill that is as provocative as it is deeply human. Directed by Nicole Forbes-Marshall (Sweet Sorrow – SNADS / Comfortable – Shaftesbury Fringe), this production blends live performance with integrated technology to bring both stories to life in immediate and unexpected ways – drawing the audience directly into the worlds of the characters and heightening the sense of intimacy and complicity at the heart of each piece. All Over Lovely

Two

All Saints’ Dramatic Society presents Two By Jim Cartwright A bickering husband and wife and the dozen regulars who pass through their pub in an evening. Each vignette skilfully combines pathos and humour. When a little girl is left behind by her father, a fragile reconciliation occurs as their own dark tragedy is revealed. While the play is usually performed by two, many productions, such as ASDS’s will feature a variety of talented members bringing the pub to life. Book now through the box office Performances: 14th & 15th August 2026 at 7.30 pm and 16th August at 2.30 pm

Worst Wedding Ever

New Forest Players presents Worst Wedding Ever A Comedy By Chris Chibnall Rachel and Scott are getting married. They are also buying a house together – never the easiest of things to do at the same time. When the house price goes up, their plans for the dream wedding have to bedownsized to the local registry office. Rachel’s mother, however, has other ideas. What if the family could join forces and make it a wedding to be proud of? With a marquee in the back garden, a hand-me-down dress, the pub band and two fully functioning Portaloos, surely the day

Audition Notice: Lucky Numbers

New Forest Players’ October production of ‘Lucky Numbers’ by Mike Yeaman Performance dates 21st – 24th October 2026 Audition will be on Tuesday 23rd June at 7:00pm at Ballard School Dining Room. Synopsis Nana is losing control of her life and mind and now has to live with her feckless family. When her winning numbers come up on the lottery, it’s her chance to force the family’s ways. Can they convince her that they are reformed characters before the ticket expires? A fast-paced comedy that builds into a classic farce. The Cast – Nana – 70/80s, very forgetful and frustrated,

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